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repair for bicycle shorts (crossposted) by Pat in Virginia
(cross posted rcts and a.sew) This is probably an easy repair, but I mainly sew cotton quilts. So, I hope someone will have a suggestion for best repair of bicycle shorts. The edge of the lycra is off the elastic band at the thigh. What thread is best? What stitch is best? I have a Pfaff with many...
August 19th 05 01:09 PM
by Pat in Virginia Go to last post
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Newbie: Is this a good machine? by FATTS
Would this be considered a good beginner's machine? I know nothing about sewing and have been looking on Ebay and found this. Here is the link and please let me know your thoughts. Also, I have another question below the link I hope you can help me...
August 18th 05 09:22 PM
by Olwyn Mary Go to last post
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Mad guy trying to make a bee veil by jonisin
I'm trying to make a bee veil and I'm stuck on how to stitch the elastic round where it will go over my head and be tight around my neck. I haven't sewn the hat part onto the sides yet so I have a sort of tube. I have access to a sewing machine but it only has the basic foot, so only simple...
August 18th 05 04:44 PM
by Kathy Morgan Go to last post
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Newbie needs help with White sewing machine by [email protected]
HELP! :) I am a new sewer and am trying to use the hand-me-down White machine that I got from my mom. IT works great for a while, but then the bottom side ends up with really long loops of thread and causes the machine to bind. I've adjusted the tention on the top thread and the tention on the...
August 18th 05 01:41 PM
by Maureen Wozniak Go to last post
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test by Carol Atkins
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August 16th 05 08:22 PM
by Carol Atkins Go to last post
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hair scrunchies by Brenda Gann
I am looking for a pattern on how to make hair scrunchies I have all this left over material from a bed skirt and it would look nice as a hair scrunchie. if any one has a pattern or know where I can get one please e-mail me thank you Brenda Gann
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August 15th 05 02:50 AM
by Valkyrie Go to last post
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Sorry! by BEI Design
I'm having a rather stressful day, and I took out my frustration on this group. I'm sorry! Melinda, will you please ignore me for the next couple of days? I have a contract with a concrete contractor who, so far, has torn up my front driveway, and hasn't come back to put in the new one. Yuck! I...
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August 13th 05 10:40 PM
by BEI Design Go to last post
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OT; thanks for your thoughts and prayers by CypSew
Thanks to everyone who responded to my request for prayers for my nephew and family. Their insurance adjustor has been out to survey already and has finalized his report already. A friend graciously offered them a double-wide mobile home for a while, they had moved out of town and hadn't sold it....
August 12th 05 03:57 AM
by CypSew Go to last post
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Thanks for your help by Jan63
Just wanted to say thankyou to everyone who contributed to my survey. The survey is closed now and I'm analysing all the feedback. All the hard work is yet to come. Thanks once again for helping make my project a reality, and for those of you who are eligible to receive my Ebook, it'll be...
August 11th 05 12:02 AM
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Swag Curtains help needed by J G
I am trying to make a swag curtain for my daughter, Could someone please point me in the right direction to finding this help on the internet. Thanks,
August 9th 05 05:32 PM
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More Newbie questions from a guy! by M. FERRANTE
A couple of days ago I posted a question as to whether or not a $40 Sewing Genie was any good. All said it was junk and suggested I go to a sewing shop and look for a used machine. I am confused as I don't know what to look for. I am a male who needs a small machine to hem seams and easy stuff....
August 9th 05 03:35 AM
by CypSew Go to last post
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Sewing magazines for sale by etsbaby
I have the following magazines for sale-$1.50 each plus shipping (I will use media mail) Sew News-September 2001-August 2002 Threads-November 2001, March 2002, May 2002 McCall.s Patterns-Winter 2001, Spring 2002, Summer 2002 2
August 8th 05 02:47 PM
by Juno Go to last post
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Wire Edge Ribbon - How to? by Mignon
Hello! I need help! I have a customer who has purchased and brought to me some absolutely gorgeous ethnic fabrics that she would like to have made into wire edge ribbon. I know I've read the instructions somewhere, but I can't remember where. Does anyone know where I can find instructions, or...
August 7th 05 12:53 PM
by Mignon Go to last post
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Pfaff 788 Hobbylock by jajmd
Anyone have experience with the Pfaff Hobbylock 788? I found a pre-owned one at my sewing store. They are asking 275.00 (US) for it. I have NO idea what this serger is worth. I am told that it stitches beautifully, and am going to look at it today. Thanks!
August 7th 05 12:20 AM
by Arri London Go to last post
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Beginning machine for newbie: Sewing Genie ($40)?? by M. FERRANTE
I am a male who needs to make hems and things to my pants. I know nothing about machine sewing, always having done everything by hand. A friend gave me a cheap Sewing Genie (http://www.alltvstuff.com/sew1.html ) and I was wondering if this thing is any good? I cannot afford much money so if...
August 6th 05 11:19 PM
by Candide Go to last post
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Hello and a request for help by Jeanne Burton
On Tue, 02 Aug 2005 22:26:40 GMT, "pjjehg" wrote: I'm here to ask for help. If I sewed as much now as I did in my younger days, I might have found y'all before this. This is the situation. We are moving. Now is the time to get rid of all that stuff that one puts...
August 6th 05 06:25 PM
by pjjehg Go to last post
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WELLSOFT BATHROBE HOME TEXTILE by toweldt
Dear Sir/Madam, Did you see NEW Home Textile items in our web site? We would be very pleased to be of service to you with Boutique Series of the Home Textile. Home Page : www.onderdt.com HOME TEXTILE : http://www.onderdt.com/odt/index.php?cid=14
August 5th 05 10:30 AM
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HOME TEXTILE BOUTIQUE SERIES TOWEL BATHROBE by toweldt
Dear Sir/Madam, Did you see NEW Home Textile items in our web site? We would be very pleased to be of service to you with Boutique Series of the Home Textile. Home Page : www.onderdt.com HOME TEXTILE : http://www.onderdt.com/odt/index.php?cid=14
August 4th 05 12:08 AM
by BEI Design Go to last post
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bamboo window shade lining by gmk
Hi, does anyone know the best way to add a lining to the inside of a bamboo window shade in order to block out light? I'd like to do this in such a way that I would still be able to raise the shade comfortably. At first, I thought of using window film on the window itself, but I'd like to be...
August 3rd 05 12:43 PM
by gmk Go to last post
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The Fair Stuff is Soooo Pretty I could Burst!! by Joy Hardie
My Mom, Daughter and myself have been working NON-STOP for days taking in all the pretty goodies at the Michigan State Fair and Oh My how absolutely "yummy" some of them are!!! Today is the last day we get them in and I am sure we are going to be swamped........but I am excited to see them all. ...
August 3rd 05 12:38 PM
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